| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $212.25 | 7.125% | $227.3728 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.43 | 6.568% | $215.7256 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.88 | 11.789% | $135.1305 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 5.650% | $5.8108 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.52 | 12.234% | $87.0038 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.45 | 9.675% | $68.492 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 3.792% | $234.051 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.53 | $973.5865 | $973.58 | $973.60 | $973.60 | |